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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.57, 23,160.33 and 13,193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.57, 23,160.33 and 13,193.76 is: 18,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.57 : 23,160.33 = 13,193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.57/23,160.33 = 13,193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.57x = 23,160.33 × 13,193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.57x = 305,571,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,571,835.54/16,776.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.20

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